WVUE-TV (New Orleans, LA)

WVUE-DT, also known as channel 8, is a TV station based in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is part of the Fox network. The station is owned by Gray Television and has its main studios on Norman C. Francis Parkway in the Gert Town area of the city. Additionally, there is a secondary studio located in the Benson Tower in downtown New Orleans. The transmitter for WVUE-DT is situated on Magistrate Street in Chalmette, Louisiana.

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‘It’s a tug on the heart a little bit‘: Father-daughter duo celebrate joint graduation

1 day ago | fox8live.com | Jessica Gruenling

INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) - It was a memorable weekend at Indiana University in Bloomington. Graduation ceremonies took place on Saturday and among those who turned their tassels was a father and his daughter, who are now members of the class of 2025. Liv Clements and Reggie Johnson got to celebrate their accomplishment together. “It’s going to be a great story to tell,” Johnson said. Johnson worked at the university years ago in various departments to help support his family.
Pelicans wind up with No. 7 pick after NBA draft lottery

1 day ago | fox8live.com | Ken Daley

CHICAGO (WVUE) - The New Orleans Pelicans wound up with the No. 7 pick in next month’s NBA draft after the league’s draft lottery Monday night (May 12). Cooper Flagg, the multi-talented forward who is leaving Duke University after his freshman season, is widely expected to be the top pick in the June 25 draft. The Dallas Mavericks won the draft lottery to be awarded the first overall pick. New Orleans entered the lottery with the fourth-best chance -- 12.5 percent -- of winning the No. 1 pick.
Man leads deputies on chase from Metairie to Ponchatoula, arrested after shot fired, JPSO says

4 days ago | fox8live.com | Ken Daley

PONCHATOULA, La. (WVUE) - An allegedly violent suspect led deputies on a chase from Metairie to near Ponchatoula early Saturday (May 10), drawing a gunshot from authorities before eventually being wrestled to the ground and arrested, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office said. Travis Umfrey of Metairie, 44, was booked on a host of charges, the agency said, after he allegedly fled from a traffic stop, crossed parish lines, drove over a spike strip and tried to disarm law enforcement officers.
Two killed early Saturday in New Orleans by separate hit-and-run drivers; one motorist arrested, police say

4 days ago | fox8live.com | Ken Daley

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Two motorists were killed and one arrested after separate accidents early Saturday (May 10) involving drivers who fled the scene, New Orleans police said. The first hit-and-run death occurred at 12:17 a.m., on the high rise bridge in New Orleans East. According to the NOPD, a driver was traveling eastbound up the high rise when she got a flat tire.
Saints QB Derek Carr retiring, team announces

4 days ago | fox8live.com | Ken Daley

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Saints quarterback Derek Carr is retiring, according to a report from the NFL NetworkThe New Orleans Saints confirmed the news in a post on X. Derek Carr has announced his retirement. In late March, while ramping up his preparation for the 2025 season, Derek experienced pain in his right shoulder.
Two killed early Saturday in New Orleans by separate hit-and-run drivers, police say

4 days ago | fox8live.com | Ken Daley

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Two motorists were killed in separate accidents early Saturday (May 10) by drivers who fled the scene, New Orleans police said. The first hit-and-run death occurred at 12:17 a.m., on the high rise bridge in New Orleans East. According to the NOPD, a driver was traveling eastbound up the high rise when she got a flat tire. The woman stopped and was getting a spare tire out of her trunk when a Dodge pickup struck smashed into the back of her vehicle, crushing her.
Drier weather for Mother’s Day weekend

4 days ago | fox8live.com | Hannah Gard

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - It is a bit drier for Mother’s Day weekend. We could still see some scattered showers on Saturday, but many periods will be drier, and the sun could even pop out in the afternoon. Highs will be in the mid-70s with a nice breeze from the northwest. Sunday is also mostly dry, but we could see a pop-up storm or two in the afternoon. If you have plans with Mom make sure to check the radar before you head out. Temperatures get into the upper 70s. Most of the area will be dry.
Local businesses already seeing lots of activity ahead of big Mother’s Day weekend

4 days ago | fox8live.com | Parker Boyd

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Felicity Jones and her friends were mesmerized by an array of flowers at Ambrose Garden Florist on Friday. They’re visiting New Orleans from London, with Mother’s Day on their minds. “My mom loves all flowers. She loves seasonal flowers, wildflowers,” Jones said. “There’s some little things in here I think would be quite nice to take home.”Jones and her friend Emma Butler said the upcoming holiday has them reflecting on what their mothers mean to them.
Clergy sex abuse among major issues facing Pope Leo XIV

5 days ago | fox8live.com | Thanh Truong

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - As Catholics across the globe react to the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American to hold the role, some in New Orleans say the church’s credibility depends on how he addresses the longstanding crisis of clergy sex abuse. “I think there are several issues and I would say one of the major issues is clergy sex abuse. I would say on the minds of people, it’s a major issue, perhaps the primary issue,” said Archbishop Gregory Aymond.
UNC refutes report that Bill Belichick’s girlfriend was banned amid ‘distraction’ concerns

5 days ago | fox8live.com | Luke Tucker

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WBTV) - UNC refuted a report that the 24-year-old girlfriend of legendary NFL and current college coach Bill Belichick has been banned from the Tar Heels’ facilities. Pablo Torre -- a sports reporter who long appeared on ESPN -- reported that she was banned in a podcast episode that was posted Friday morning. Torre said two sources told him that the “higher ups” at the University of North Carolina decided to prohibit Jordon Hudson from the school’s football building and field.